Static IP & DHCP on one peer to peer

[desireeg]

Hi All,
Search is still down. My client has a small peer to peer and is adding a new POS system. The current configuration consists of 5 workstations, and GNet Internet Gateway IP0006 using DHCP and a cable modem. Simple, works great.

What we need to add is 3 new workstations with static IP addresses. One of the current workstations will also have additional software installed to serve the new workstations. This "server" (not server OS), will need to access the 3 POS workstations using static IP, meanwhile it will also need to access the cable modem for internet access.

The 3 new POS workstations do not need to access the internet or other workstations in the peer to peer.

I was wondering if it is possible to install a second NIC on the "server" workstation have that NIC configured with a static IP while the other NIC uses DHCP.


If not, any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
Desiree

 

[svermill]

In a Windows machine, TCP/IP settings are on a per-interface basis, so I don't see any reason why you couldn't do what you've proposed. Hopefully someone can give you a specific "yes, I've done it." But if not, I bet it'll work just the way you want.

 

[DougMoney]

There is no need to use second card. Just static ip them in the same network with addresses the DHCP server will sense the addresses being used and not use them, or you could put them high enough that the dhcp server will never get to that point such as 192.168.0.253,254,255

 

[desireeg]

Thanks very much for your suggestions...

Desiree